Add Paul Smith to the already burgeoning list of designers who want to make sure we’re on time. His new line of watches is, true to form, quirky and classic. Choose among four styles, ranging from automatic to quartz movement, in leather or stainless bands. From $380 to $719. Paul Smith 108 Fifth Avenue, at 16th Street, 212-627-9770

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David Stark and Avi Adler, famous for their floral masterpieces, have produced fabulous events for boldfaced names worldwide. Their first book, Wild Flowers: Projects and Inspirations (Clarkson Potter; $25), is filled with fun floral (and other) projects that even the most fumbling person can handle.

For men who resort to origami-like techniques to make their ties hang at the right length, we have one word: custom. Asprey’s new bespoke service lets men choose the length and width of their neckwear as well as fabric, pattern, and color; $195 at Asprey.

Ragno means “spider” in Italian; it’s also the name of this cool men’s sneaker by Hogan with weblike leather trim. Water-resistant and available in six colors. Even Peter Parker would love it; $345 at Hogan.

The curvaceous Calla chair, designed by William Sawaya for Heller, was a big hit at the Milan furniture fair two years ago and has just hit our shores. This stackable beauty comes in white or black plastic and is $90 at the Terence Conran Shop.